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Apple announces iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone, starting at $1,999

23 publications · September 8, 2026

Key points

Apple announced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone, at a September 8 event called Surprise and Shine.
The device has a 7.6-inch inner folding display and a 5.4-inch outer cover display, both using the same aspect ratio.
It is powered by the A20 Pro chip built on a 2nm process and features a grade 5 titanium hinge with IP68 water resistance.
The phone includes Apple Pencil support, an under-display selfie camera on the inner screen, and Touch ID.
Pricing starts at $1,999 USD ($2,999 CAD) for 256GB, with storage options up to 2TB at $4,799 CAD.
Pre-orders begin October 16 and the phone ships October 23, launching with iOS 27.1.
The iPhone Duo is eSIM-only worldwide with dual eSIM support for two active lines and storage for eight or more profiles.

Summary (AI)

Apple officially unveiled the iPhone Duo at its Surprise and Shine event on September 8, after years of rumors about a foldable iPhone. The device was previously rumored to be called iPhone Fold or iPhone Ultra before the final name was confirmed. Unlike the iPhone 18 Pro models announced at the same event, which ship September 18, the iPhone Duo will not be available until October.

The Verge reported hands-on impressions noting the inner screen has a matte finish, the hinge is smooth, and the crease is nearly imperceptible to touch. Apple confirmed the device will ship with iOS 27.1 rather than the standard iOS 27 that launches September 14, suggesting the update will arrive in mid-October to support the foldable’s dual-display layouts and new vertical dock.

The iPhone Duo is eSIM-only in all markets, a broader implementation than the iPhone 18 Pro, which retains physical SIM slots in some regions. Apple states the dual eSIM system works with more than 500 carriers globally.

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